Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA from $1,700 (39 Rentals)

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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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$2,350

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1185 Meadow Ln
ConcordCA94520

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IMT Pleasant Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Central Contra Costa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Contra Costa, CA is a Studio unit found at Diablo Oaks Apartments in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,800. Park Regency Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Contra Costa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,816
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Avalon Walnut Ridge510Studio,1BA$1,967
IMT Pleasant HillA11BR,1BA$2,065
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
The Grove at Walnut Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,208
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$2,245
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA and Nearby

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Contra Costa area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Central Contra Costa apartment is the 2x2 Model at Shutters Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Contra Costa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$3.12
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$2.88
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.17
The BoulevardLoft1BR,1BA$3.52
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$3.51
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.61
The Grove at Walnut Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Contra Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Contra Costa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Contra Costa is at Diablo Oaks Apartments listed at $1,800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment is $1,950 at Mountain View Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Contra Costa is starting from $2,295 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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